Psalms of Grace ‎#35b

35b. Plead My Cause

1 Plead my cause, LORD of hosts,
earth and hell make their boasts,
'gainst my soul. See they strive,
mischief seek and plots contrive.
Armor and shield with Thee;
hold them forth, LORD, for me
"I thy salvation" say
that all my foes dismay.

2 Inbred sin pains my soul
distrust my peace destroys.
Fiery darts Satan flings ev'ry day
its battle brings.
Jesus on earth did dwell;
sharp pangs of conflict felt;
the pow'rs of darkness warr'd
with our anointed Lord.

3 He has crushed all His foes
for God and all He chose;
Salvation is complete;
all shall worship at His feet.
I will rejoice in Thee;
salvation makes me free;
plead my cause; all is well;
I ever with Thee dwell.

Text Information

• First Line: Plead my cause, LORD of hosts
• Title: Plead My Cause
• Author: Joseph Irons (1847, alt. 2022)
• Meter: 6.6.6.7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 35

Tune Information

• Name: BETHLEHEM
• Harmonizer: Thomas Grassi
• Meter: 6.6.6.7 D
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional Folk Melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 2022 The Master's Seminary